The age of your baby and which stage of formula they are on will determine how you make up a feed. Use the instructions on the back of the Aptamil tins or product pages to guide you through the steps needed to successfully prepare a feed for your child. Always follow the instructions on the packaging exactly. Do not change proportions of powder except on medical advice. Incorrect preparation can make your baby very ill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Finding the right nutritional product for your child can take some research. To help you get you started, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions for the Aptamil® range. Please talk to your healthcare professional before trying the product for the first time or transitioning to a new product.
SCORCHED MILK PARTICLES
Scorched particles are a common occurrence in the milk manufacturing process and although unsightly, they are harmless and do not pose a risk to food safety. This is experienced by all manufacturers of infant formulas.
Scorched particles are formed during the process of manufacturing milk powder; this involves transforming liquid milk into a dried particle by passing milk through an evaporator to remove water.
The concentrated milk is then sprayed into a hot drying chamber which converts it into dried powder particles. Scorched particles are formed from being heated, and range in colour from light brown to black.
Whilst we try to make every possible effort to minimise the incidence of scorched particles, the high temperatures we use are necessary to produce safe and nutritious milk powder. Please be assured that these particles are not harmful to your baby and the presence of scorched milk particles does not affect the safety of the product.
If you have any concerns, please contact our Careline on 1800 438 500 (AU) or 0800 438 500 (NZ) who are happy to help.
DELISTING OF APTAMIL® DAIRY & PLANT
Danone Nutricia recently undertook a thorough review of our Aptamil range of products in the ANZ market.
As a result of this review, we have made the conscious decision to remove the Aptamil Dairy and Plant products from the ANZ retail market.
There is no food safety or quality issue relating to the withdrawal and we can reaffirm that all Danone Nutricia suppliers and products undergo rigorous testing to ensure that only the highest quality products are released into the market.
Please contact our Careline for more information
Ph 1800 438 500 Au 0800 438 500 NZ
Livechat on AptaNutrition AU (nutricia.com.au) or Aptamil Gold+ Toddler | Aptamil Profutura Toddler | AptaNutrition NZ (nutricia.co.nz)
The Aptamil Dairy and Plant products will slowly run out (until all sold or before their use by date) and will not be replenished in New Zealand. The product is no longer available on Nutricia Store NZ.
As of 30/7/2024 Aptamil Dairy and Plant has been removed from Australian supermarkets and our online store – Nutricia Store Australia.
APTAMIL® RANGE FAQS
Our premium products are designed to suit a range of needs. We’ll help guide you through the basics of choosing and preparing the product and feeding your child.
Infant formula is a breast milk substitute and a complete nutritional source supplying necessary nutrients for normal growth for a baby under 6 months of age. Follow-on formula is a formula to be used alongside solid foods for a baby 6 to 12 months of age.
It is safer to prepare each formula bottle as needed and serve immediately after it is prepared. Discard unfinished formula within 2 hours. If a bottle of made-up formula is to be prepared in advance, store at the back of the fridge (2-4°C) and use within 24 hours. Discard any refrigerated formula not used within 24 hours. Serve immediately and discard unfinished formula within 2 hours. Always follow the instructions on the packaging exactly. Do not change proportions of powder except on medical advice. Incorrect preparation can make your baby very ill.
It is safer to prepare each drink as needed, serve immediately and discard unfinished drink within 2 hours. If a cup of made-up drink is to be prepared in advance, store at the back of the fridge (2-4°C). Discard any refrigerated drink not used within 24 hours. Always follow the instructions on the packaging exactly. Do not change proportions of powder except on medical advice. Incorrect preparation can make your child very ill.
Mixed feeding refers to feeding an infant, breast milk and small amounts of infant formula. This may be recommended by a healthcare professional in cases of low breast milk supply. It is important to note that partial bottle feeding with formula, may reduce breast milk supply making it difficult to go back to exclusive breastfeeding. At the same time, any amount of breast milk that is supplied to an infant is greatly beneficial. For breastfeeding and/or mixed feeding advice, please talk to your midwife or lactation consultant. Our Careline experts can be contacted for general advice on 1800 438 500 (AU) or 0800 438 500 (NZ).
All infant formula products have a feeding guide on the back of the tin. The amount of cooled boiled water to mix with a scoop of powder is indicated on the tin and the dilution must not be changed. The volume and number of feeds per day are a guide. Your baby may need more or less than is recommended in the feeding guide.
Formula-fed babies usually poo daily or every second day. It should not be difficult for a baby to pass a poo and the poos may be formed but not hard. If you are worried about constipation, it is important to ensure you are preparing the formula correctly and that you are giving your baby enough water or fluids, especially if it is hot. If you are concerned about constipation or the frequency or consistency of your baby’s poo, please talk to your healthcare professional. Our Careline experts can be contacted for general advice on 1800 438 500 (AU) or 0800 438 500 (NZ).
When travelling, the best way to prepare bottles in advance is to fill the bottles with the correct amount of cooled boiled water/safe drinking water as per instructions on the tin. The milk powder can be carried in a separate airtight container, formula dispenser or simply use a sachet. The milk powder can then be conveniently added to the water at feeding time. It will need to be used within 2 hours (at room temperature) as per the instructions on the tin. If you are flying, you cannot carry more than 100mL of water check whether the flight attendants will be able to supply water for you to make up your feeds.
From 12 months on, you can offer full-cream milk to your toddler. It can be easier to change from formula to fresh cow’s milk if you transition gradually. Prepare your usual formula with water as per the instructions on the tin and then mix it with fresh milk. Slowly, over three weeks, progress to only milk. Your child will be used to warm formula, so serve the milk warm, at body temperature or 37°C. Start by changing their middle-of-the-day feed as morning and night feeds may be the hardest to give up.
APTAMIL® GOLD+ TODDLER FAQS
Aptamil® Gold+ 1 premium infant formula for formula-fed infants from 0-6 months. View the tin here and the sachets here.
Aptamil® Gold+ 2 premium follow-on formula for formula-fed and mixed-fed infants from 6-12 months. View the tin here. and the sachets here.
Aptamil® Gold+ 3 Toddler Nutritional Supplement is a premium supplement product for toddlers (1+ years). View the tin here. and the sachets here.
Aptamil® Gold+ 4 Junior Nutritional Supplement is a premium supplement product for toddlers (2+ years). View the tin here.
Aptamil® Gold+ Toddler formulations are supported by over 50 years of early life nutrition research to nutritionally support growth and development in toddlers*. Aptamil® Gold+ 3 Toddler is a premium nutritional supplement for children aged 1 and above, when their intake of energy and nutrients may not be adequate. It contains:
- 8 Immune-supporting nutrients*: zinc, iron, Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, and folate
- Iron & iodine to support normal cognitive function*
- Our unique prebiotic & probiotic blend
- Omega-3 DHA
- 16 essential vitamins and minerals.
- Calcium & Vitamin D for normal teeth & bone structure*
- *When prepared as directed and consumed as part of a healthy varied diet.
Aptamil® Gold+ 4 Junior is a premium nutritional supplement for children aged 2 and above, when their intake of energy and nutrients may not be adequate. It contains:
- 8 immunity nutrients: zinc, iron, folate, and vitamins A, B6, B12, C and D*
- Iron & iodine to support normal cognitive function*
- Our unique prebiotic & probiotic blend
- Omega-3 DHA
- 16 essential vitamins and minerals.
- Calcium & Vitamin D for normal teeth & bone structure*
*When prepared as directed and consumed as part of a healthy varied diet.
Indian and Pacific Ocean tuna fish is the source of Omega-3 DHA.
The Aptamil® Gold+ Toddler range is based on cow’s milk, with added vitamins, minerals, prebiotics and probiotics. Aptamil® Gold+ Toddler milk is designed to supplement a toddler’s diet when their intake of energy and nutrients may be inadequate.
24 months is the shelf life for the 900g tin from the date of manufacture. Always check the tin for the exact date. Product should not be used beyond the date specified on the tin.
Aptamil Gold+ 1 Infant Formula and Aptamil Gold+ 2 Follow-on Formula are Made in New Zealand.
Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler Nutritional Supplement and Aptamil Gold+ 4 Junior Nutritional Supplement are packed in New Zealand from imported and local ingredients.
The Aptamil® Gold+ Toddler range is available in boxes of sachets, which is an excellent way to try the toddler drink before buying a whole 900g tin. Boxes of sachets are available here, from supermarkets and pharmacies.
APTAMIL® SENSITIVE FAQS
Our premium product is gently formulated for tolerance and sensitive tummies.
Aptamil® Toddler understands every feeding journey is unique. That’s why we developed Aptamil® Sensitive Toddler, a gentle formulation with a unique balance of partially hydrolysed whey protein for sensitive tummies, and no compromise on nutrition.
Suitable for toddlers aged 1+, Aptamil® Sensitive Toddler is designed to help meet the dietary needs of toddlers. Backed by 50 years of early life nutrition research, this unique formulation is developed to support toddlers with a soft transition to consuming whole protein.
Partially hydrolysed whey protein is whole whey protein that has been broken down into smaller pieces.
We have the Aptamil® Sensitive Birth to 12 Months and the Aptamil® Sensitive Toddler From 1 Year.
The shelf life is 18 months. Always check the tin for the expiration date.
The product is packed in New Zealand from local and imported ingredients. Aptamil Sensitive 0-12 is made in the Netherlands.
Nutricia are a voluntary signatory of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement which applies to the marketing of formulas for infants up to the age of twelve months. This allows us to respond to issues or questions raised in order to provide correct and clear information while highlighting that breastfeeding is best for babies. Please speak to a healthcare professional if you have any further concerns.
Get in touch with our Careline experts
When your little one is unhappy or unwell you want reliable support from a trusted source. Our Careline team of nutritionists, dietitians and midwives specialise in infant and child health, offering free nutrition, feeding and product information.
Every feeding journey is unique
Not every parent can produce breast milk. No matter what choice you make, we will support your unique feeding journey.
We at Nutricia believe in providing the best nutrition for babies, which is why we recognise breast milk is uniquely superior for babies as it provides many benefits. It is important that mums have a healthy diet to support breastfeeding. A decision not to breastfeed, or partial bottle feed, may reduce breast milk supply making it difficult to reverse. The cost and social implications of using feeding methods should be considered. Always seek professional advice about feeding your baby. Ensure formula is used as directed as improper use can affect baby’s health.
REMEMBER: The information on this page is general only. If you have any concerns about your baby’s poo or questions about constipation or any other health concerns, please speak to a healthcare professional, like a Pharmacist, GP or Maternal Child Health Nurse.